Teacher Training - Modules

Living Yoga

When: TBA - 2012

What most people understand of yoga begins and ends with what happens on their yoga mat. This module will focus on how to take yoga off the mat and into your own life through a deeper understanding of yoga's philosophy and full practice. We will discuss the Eight Limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, look closely at biographies of yogis who make an impact in the world, and be creative about how we can live our yoga in a way that makes us more vibrant and inspirational. Prepare to evolve.

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Foundations of Great Teaching

When: TBA - 2012

There is a difference between being able to do yoga well and being able to skillfully teach others how to do yoga well. This module will give you the tools you'll need to support others’ practices in a way that’s safe, exciting and empowering. This training will set you apart as an elite instructor and give you the competence to have the confidence to lead.

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Elements of Yoga Practice

When: TBA - 2012

Being a great yoga instructor comes from a solid rooting in the physical yoga asana (postures). In this module you'll learn the foundational elements of powerful yoga asana flow and begin to build the integrity of your personal practice. We'll study in-depth the basics of an Ashtanga Yoga practice:

  • posture anatomy, alignment, and biomechanics (asana)
  • the practice and philosophy of breath training (pranayama)
  • keys to increase concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana) and freedom from poor mental habits (samadhi)
  • the vinyasa sequence flow

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Pranalife Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Advanced 500 Hour Certification

Advanced Yoga Teacher/Trainer - Level I

When: To be determined, based on qualification
100 hours + mentoring and leadership projects (50 hrs)

Foundations in Leadership: Few yoga practitioners reach the level of understanding, experience, skill and endurance required to become an elite trainer. These intensive Teacher Trainer modules will be a mentorship and advanced instruction immersion for those who have the right attitude, dedication and ability to lead Pranalife Yoga Teacher Training modules.

Prerequisites: Completion of Pranalife 200hr YTT Certification plus an interview with Pranalife Director Asia Nelson. Admittance given only with written commitment from applicant to complete full requirements.

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Advanced Yoga Teacher/Trainer - Level II

When: To be determined, based on qualification
100 hours + mentoring and leadership projects (50 hrs)

Advanced Leadership Intensive: Few yoga practitioners reach the level of understanding, experience, skill and endurance required to become an elite trainer. These intensive Teacher Trainer modules will be a mentorship and advanced instruction immersion for those who have the right attitude, dedication and ability to lead Pranalife Yoga Teacher Training modules and open themselves to the opportunity to lead teacher training instruction globally at conventions, other teacher training programs, retreats, etc. Completion of Level II also opens the opportunity to pursue Pranalife Yoga Studio ownership, with additional mentorship hours.

Prerequisites: Completion of Pranalife YTT 200 hr Certification and PYT Trainer Level I, plus an interview with Pranalife Director Asia Nelson. Admittance given only with written commitment from applicant to complete full requirements.

REGISTRATION OPENING 2012